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Venue Type

Theatre

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

916

theatre

2500

dinner

500

bedrooms

0

About

Southbank Centre

Set along the iconic River Thames, Southbank Centre offers one of London’s most creative and versatile settings for corporate events. Known as Europe’s largest arts centre, Southbank Centre brings together striking architecture, world-renowned performance spaces, and modern facilities to create an unforgettable backdrop for business events of all sizes.

 

With a choice of unique venues — including the famous Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Room — Southbank Centre provides a wide range of flexible spaces perfect for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, product launches, awards ceremonies, networking events, and private receptions.

 

Event Spaces

Facilities and Services

Ideal For

Key Features

  • A variety of event spaces from auditoriums to intimate meeting rooms and outdoor terraces

  • Stunning riverside views towards the London Eye and Houses of Parliament

  • Full production services including state-of-the-art AV, lighting, and technical support

  • Bespoke catering options ranging from canapés to gala dinners

  • Excellent transport links, within walking distance of Waterloo, Embankment, and Westminster stations

  • Capacity for events from small meetings of 20 people up to 2,500 guests in Royal Festival Hall

 

Each space within Southbank Centre offers its own distinctive atmosphere. Royal Festival Hall provides an impressive setting for large-scale conferences and ceremonies, while the more intimate Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room are ideal for creative workshops, panel discussions, and product launches.

 

Main Auditoriums

Royal Festival Hall

  • Capacity: Up to 2,500 seated

  • Best for: Large-scale conferences, award ceremonies, film premieres, and concerts

  • Features: Iconic Grade I-listed auditorium with world-class acoustics and production facilities

 

Queen Elizabeth Hall

  • Capacity: Up to 916 seated

  • Best for: Mid-sized conferences, performances, screenings, and talks

  • Features: Modernist design with excellent acoustics and flexible staging

 

Purcell Room

  • Capacity: Up to 295 seated

  • Best for: Intimate performances, lectures, presentations

  • Features: Elegant setting with superb acoustics for smaller audiences

 

Galleries & Foyers

Hayward Gallery

  • Capacity: Up to 300 standing

  • Best for: Receptions, product launches, private views

  • Features: Contemporary art gallery within striking Brutalist architecture

 

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

  • Capacity: Up to 1,000 standing / 500 seated dinner

  • Best for: Receptions, exhibitions, gala dinners

  • Features: Dramatic lighting, flexible layout, and views of the River Thames

 

Rooftop Pavilions

Weston Roof Pavilion

  • Capacity: Up to 220 standing / 110 seated dinner

  • Best for: Meetings, workshops, receptions, intimate dinners

  • Features: Natural daylight, private balcony overlooking the Thames

 

St Paul's Roof Pavilion

  • Capacity: Up to 150 standing / 90 seated dinner

  • Best for: Meetings, small conferences, private parties

  • Features: Private rooftop courtyard and city skyline views

 

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

  • Capacity: Up to 300 guests

  • Best for: Outdoor receptions and informal gatherings

  • Features: A lush outdoor garden space with panoramic London views

Additional Event Spaces

 

The Clore Ballroom

  • Capacity: Up to 440 seated dinner

  • Best for: Large dinners, dances, receptions

  • Features: Spacious, flexible ballroom within Royal Festival Hall

 

Level 5 Function Room

  • Capacity: Up to 300 standing / 200 seated

  • Best for: Conferences, meetings, workshops, receptions

  • Features: Bright, modern space with floor-to-ceiling windows and skyline views

 

Why Choose Southbank Centre for Your Corporate Event?
Southbank Centre combines a prestigious central London location with outstanding flexibility, making it an ideal choice for companies looking to inspire and engage their guests. Its vibrant cultural heritage, modern facilities, and breathtaking views create a setting that enhances the impact of any event. Whether you want to host a high-profile conference, a stylish awards night, or a memorable networking reception, Southbank Centre provides the space, support, and atmosphere to deliver exceptional results.

 

Make Your Next Event Truly Stand Out
If you are looking for a venue that blends creativity, prestige, and practicality, Southbank Centre offers a truly inspiring option for your next corporate event in London. Enquire today to explore the wide range of possibilities this iconic venue can offer.

A variety of event spaces from auditoriums to intimate meeting rooms and outdoor terraces

Stunning riverside views towards the London Eye and Houses of Parliament

Full production services including state-of-the-art AV, lighting, and technical support

Bespoke catering options ranging from canapés to gala dinners

Excellent transport links, within walking distance of Waterloo, Embankment, and Westminster stations

Capacity for events from small meetings of 20 people up to 2,500 guests in Royal Festival Hall

Each space within Southbank Centre offers its own distinctive atmosphere. Royal Festival Hall provides an impressive setting for large-scale conferences and ceremonies, while the more intimate Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room are ideal for creative workshops, panel discussions, and product launches.

Main Auditoriums

Royal Festival Hall

Capacity: Up to 2,500 seated

Best for: Large-scale conferences, award ceremonies, film premieres, and concerts

Features: Iconic Grade I-listed auditorium with world-class acoustics and production facilities

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Capacity: Up to 916 seated

Best for: Mid-sized conferences, performances, screenings, and talks

Features: Modernist design with excellent acoustics and flexible staging

Purcell Room

Capacity: Up to 295 seated

Best for: Intimate performances, lectures, presentations

Features: Elegant setting with superb acoustics for smaller audiences

Galleries & Foyers

Hayward Gallery

Capacity: Up to 300 standing

Best for: Receptions, product launches, private views

Features: Contemporary art gallery within striking Brutalist architecture

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

Capacity: Up to 1,000 standing / 500 seated dinner

Best for: Receptions, exhibitions, gala dinners

Features: Dramatic lighting, flexible layout, and views of the River Thames

Rooftop Pavilions

Weston Roof Pavilion

Capacity: Up to 220 standing / 110 seated dinner

Best for: Meetings, workshops, receptions, intimate dinners

Features: Natural daylight, private balcony overlooking the Thames

St Paul's Roof Pavilion

Capacity: Up to 150 standing / 90 seated dinner

Best for: Meetings, small conferences, private parties

Features: Private rooftop courtyard and city skyline views

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

Capacity: Up to 300 guests

Best for: Outdoor receptions and informal gatherings

Features: A lush outdoor garden space with panoramic London views

Additional Event Spaces

The Clore Ballroom

Capacity: Up to 440 seated dinner

Best for: Large dinners, dances, receptions

Features: Spacious, flexible ballroom within Royal Festival Hall

Level 5 Function Room

Capacity: Up to 300 standing / 200 seated

Best for: Conferences, meetings, workshops, receptions

Features: Bright, modern space with floor-to-ceiling windows and skyline views

Why Choose Southbank Centre for Your Corporate Event?

Southbank Centre combines a prestigious central London location with outstanding flexibility, making it an ideal choice for companies looking to inspire and engage their guests. Its vibrant cultural heritage, modern facilities, and breathtaking views create a setting that enhances the impact of any event. Whether you want to host a high-profile conference, a stylish awards night, or a memorable networking reception, Southbank Centre provides the space, support, and atmosphere to deliver exceptional results.

Make Your Next Event Truly Stand Out

If you are looking for a venue that blends creativity, prestige, and practicality, Southbank Centre offers a truly inspiring option for your next corporate event in London. Enquire today to explore the wide range of possibilities this iconic venue can offer.

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Location

Location and Access

London City Airport | 8.1 miles

Waterloo | 0.2 miles

Embankment | 0.3 miles

 

 

 

VENUE INFO

Event spaces

11

meeting rooms

5

bedrooms

0

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